Chelsea are reportedly targeting Dani Alves to become their first signing for the new manager. Villas-Boas was confirmed as Chelsea's new manager on Wednesday, signing a three-year deal at Stamford Bridge.

The Portuguese coach has already been linked with a number of top players, including Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto'o and Santos forward Neymar. Alves is odds on to go to Chelsea according to freebetsnow.co.uk - the free bets specialists.

But the Blues' pursuit of Neymar could be set to fall through according to reports on Spain on Wednesday night which suggested the Brazil international was close to joining Real Madrid (see below).